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holiday shopping lists this year following into the cute, collectible and cheap category, squeakies, mattel's pigs and pillow pets. >>> well, a san francisco treat, the boss is honored and a grand time in anaheim. your early morning sports headlines are just ahead. >>> and it looks like mother nature is going to ignore the calendar. fall? no way. summer heat returns to much of the country. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning. if you're just waking up, this is "early today." in sports, they retired jerry rice's jersey like night in san francisco, and then things really heated up. here's nbc's fred roggin with an early look at all your sports headlines. >> good morning. it was tight and it came down to the wire, but in the end, the super bowl champs escaped san francisco with a victory. it was a seesaw battle. 49ers down 8, but they needed a two-point conversion to tie. smith, the vernon davis rules no good on the field. but after review, they overturned it. now we have over a minute to play. just enough time to march down the fields. the saints will take it, they won it, 25-22. >>>
holiday shopping lists this year following into the cute, collectible and cheap category, squeakies, mattel's pigs and pillow pets. >>> well, a san francisco treat, the boss is honored and a grand time in anaheim. your early morning sports headlines are just ahead. >>> and it looks like mother nature is going to ignore the calendar. fall? no way. summer heat returns to much of the country. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning. if you're just...
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this year the search engine predicts the nerf strike stampede dark blaster and the mattel's thing a majig plush toys will be a big hit. no. 3, doctors from norway did a study comparing teens with severe acne to those with little or no acne and found both boys and girls with severe acne had more suicidal thought than those with less acne. no. 2, illegal drug use is up in the u.s. to its highest levels in nearly a decade due in part to an increase in abuse of pot, ecstasy and meth. the office of national drug control policy blames changing attitudes about the harmful effects of illegal drugs and the approval of medicinal marijuana. no. 1, the foreclosure problem is getting worse. realty trac reports lenders repossessed more homes last month than in any month sin the housing crisis began. bank -- since the housing crisis began. banks seized more than 95,000 properties across the country, up 25% from last year and that's a look at tonight's top five on fox 5. >> let's talk about our weather now and had a lot of severe storm warnings popping up. >> all to our west and the storms are moving qui
this year the search engine predicts the nerf strike stampede dark blaster and the mattel's thing a majig plush toys will be a big hit. no. 3, doctors from norway did a study comparing teens with severe acne to those with little or no acne and found both boys and girls with severe acne had more suicidal thought than those with less acne. no. 2, illegal drug use is up in the u.s. to its highest levels in nearly a decade due in part to an increase in abuse of pot, ecstasy and meth. the office of...
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mattel's fisher price unit has recalled more than 11 million toys, including over seven million tricycles. some hot wheels and barbie free spirit models with a fake key protruding from the frame are part of the recall. so are nearly a million fisher price high chairs with dangerous pegs, and three million inflatable balls found on play gyms. for more details on the recall, visit our web site at nbronpbs.org. >> tom: your refrigerator may have played a part in an international price fixing scheme. japanese electronics maker panasonic and appliance maker whirlpool today admitted they worked together for years to coordinate prices for refrigerator and freezer compressors. the justice department says the two firms will pay more than $140 million in fines and plead guilty to price fixing charges. >> tom: the third quarter is in the books for investors. it's been one to remember, as the market enters what has historically been a rewarding time. sam stovall is the chief investment strategist at standard and poor's. always nation to see you, sam, welcome back to nbr. >> happy to be here, tom. >>
mattel's fisher price unit has recalled more than 11 million toys, including over seven million tricycles. some hot wheels and barbie free spirit models with a fake key protruding from the frame are part of the recall. so are nearly a million fisher price high chairs with dangerous pegs, and three million inflatable balls found on play gyms. for more details on the recall, visit our web site at nbronpbs.org. >> tom: your refrigerator may have played a part in an international price fixing...
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falling into the cute, collectible and cheap category, blip toys slinkies, mattel's sing-a-majigs. >>> a procedural vote, whether to reveal the don't ask, don't tell policy which bans gays from serving openly in the armed forces. and last night on "countdown," host keith olbermann asked a former clinton adviser on gay rights why he thinks the military is resisting efforts to repeal the policy. >> the thinking has been that secretary gates and admiral mullen actually do support a slow transition to open service. but right underneath them with the service chiefs and some of the other senior officers at the pentagon, these very entrenched interests have been fighting against this policy. they know they can't win because almost 80% of the american public support repeal of this law. but i think the thinking has been and they've been very cleaver about this, that if they stall, if they delay, if they wait to see if the political environment changes, if the composition of congress changes, that maybe they can stave this off. i mean, if they're able to accomplish this, it will be, you know, a
falling into the cute, collectible and cheap category, blip toys slinkies, mattel's sing-a-majigs. >>> a procedural vote, whether to reveal the don't ask, don't tell policy which bans gays from serving openly in the armed forces. and last night on "countdown," host keith olbermann asked a former clinton adviser on gay rights why he thinks the military is resisting efforts to repeal the policy. >> the thinking has been that secretary gates and admiral mullen actually do...
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invest ors are not too happy about this mattel recall either. shares trading lower right now after fish are price said the recall will trim the per share earnings by 1 cent for 2011. stocks are down across the board. those are your business headlines. back to you. >>> coming up next, we'll introduce to you september's teacher of the month. >>> he played for the bears is now an analyst with espn. we're talking with merle hodge about his bottles on and off the field. i don't play around with my health. i heard that nearly 4 out 5 women aren't getting enough vitamin d. so i take one a day women's, a complete multivitamin with more vitamin d to support bone and breast health. [ female announcer ] one a day women's. how do i know if i'm getting a good deal? you should talk to the specialist. the specialist? he compares rates side by side. you could save hundreds. it's easy. great. okay, pickles! do your thing. [ bell rings ] that's amazing! i trained him myself. i meant the... okay. same coverage, more savings. now, that's progressive. call or click
invest ors are not too happy about this mattel recall either. shares trading lower right now after fish are price said the recall will trim the per share earnings by 1 cent for 2011. stocks are down across the board. those are your business headlines. back to you. >>> coming up next, we'll introduce to you september's teacher of the month. >>> he played for the bears is now an analyst with espn. we're talking with merle hodge about his bottles on and off the field. i don't...
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mattel unveiled the latest barbie doll. it is called news anchor barbie. she is assembled with a microphone, reporter's notebook, news camera and power pink suit and a gun. no, just kidding. of course, it raises the question, and i will ask lorn this question bo she is a female newscaster. is this an appropriate message that we should be sending to young girls that they can actually attain work in the world of gorpism? -- journalism? >> i bought into that lie, obviously. i love how well it turned out for me. this is not new. tv news barbie came out in 1985. and that is why i am here today. she was a day tonight barbie. that meant she had an office outfit for the day and you flipped her skirt inside out and she was dressed lie a whore. >> you have to be excited because next year they are coming out with racist barbie. your kids would love it. >> except they are boys. i'm sure, what the hell? they will probably be playing with dolls. news anchor barbie, it is a set up line and a dlif reall in one. >> that's why fox news should hire this girl because she has
mattel unveiled the latest barbie doll. it is called news anchor barbie. she is assembled with a microphone, reporter's notebook, news camera and power pink suit and a gun. no, just kidding. of course, it raises the question, and i will ask lorn this question bo she is a female newscaster. is this an appropriate message that we should be sending to young girls that they can actually attain work in the world of gorpism? -- journalism? >> i bought into that lie, obviously. i love how well...
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for younger kids, there's mattel's sing-a-magig's, web searches for that toyave doubled since july. hard to think about christmas when it's cooking outside. >> or certainly will be. not so much today, but wi be coming up. >> and christm hpens in winter. we have to get to fall first. >> which arrives tomorrow, folks, if you didn't know. at 11:09 p.m., we know that as the autumnal equinox. uring that time the sun is directly above the earth's equator, resulting in equal time period for day and night, which happe on thursday. and, of course, the leaves will start changing color as opposed to just falling off from the lack of rain which we've had around here. we do have to tell you, in our seven-day forecast finally, have a pretty good chance of rain. the temperature right now at 79 degrees, the air still pretty dry with a south-southeasterly wind at 8 miles per hour. during the overnight here, with our clear excise again, great viewing for jupiter, we'll talk more about that. i have shots coming up, even some of the moons around jupiter that one of our weatheratchers sent in. it's not
for younger kids, there's mattel's sing-a-magig's, web searches for that toyave doubled since july. hard to think about christmas when it's cooking outside. >> or certainly will be. not so much today, but wi be coming up. >> and christm hpens in winter. we have to get to fall first. >> which arrives tomorrow, folks, if you didn't know. at 11:09 p.m., we know that as the autumnal equinox. uring that time the sun is directly above the earth's equator, resulting in equal time...
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for younger kids, singing to ways like mattel sing and jig. google was among the earliest to -- the last year's craze. but that is your "consumer alert." >> we are so past that. >> did a state senate candidate use a name other than her own to win the primary election last week? >> that is a question the state board of election is asking. a live report coming up 6:00 p.m. >> and who does not love a show that makes your >> nbc has found a very successful formula with a series of workplace comedies, so why stop? >> another show is added to the collection with "outsourced." we have a preview. >> that is as clear as i can make it. >> workplace committees in small towns, big cities, now one -- >> wii outsourced to the entire call center to india. >> is on the other side of the planet. he plays the new guy overseeing the call center. >> to have that quintessential american optimism, you know? i will take the bull by the horns and run with it. >> it means navigating a cultural learning curve. >> i think it is a very fresh perspective on the indian cul
for younger kids, singing to ways like mattel sing and jig. google was among the earliest to -- the last year's craze. but that is your "consumer alert." >> we are so past that. >> did a state senate candidate use a name other than her own to win the primary election last week? >> that is a question the state board of election is asking. a live report coming up 6:00 p.m. >> and who does not love a show that makes your >> nbc has found a very successful...
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and mattel's thing ama jig plus toys will also be a big hit. >>> for many folks, it will be a frugal holiday again this year. there is more disturbing news from the census bureau. chris cotter joins us from fox business network which we talk about the poverty rate. disturbing news. >> this is according to the cents us bureau. there is some debate as to how -- whether it is actually underscored or overestimated in terms of the poverty. people below the poverty line. but you mentioned it just right below $22,000 for a family of four. but right now, one in seven americans are below that line. that is the highest number we've been since 1994 and it is very close to an all-time record which would be right around 15%. so we've grown since last year. i think we were at 13.2% last year t doesn't include things, noncash income such as food stamps. it doesn't include capital gains. it doesn't include accumulated wealth if you had your home paid off. it is hard to make sure it is apples to apples. but eeghtd are way you slice it, the number is bad and it is worse than it was last year and it do
and mattel's thing ama jig plus toys will also be a big hit. >>> for many folks, it will be a frugal holiday again this year. there is more disturbing news from the census bureau. chris cotter joins us from fox business network which we talk about the poverty rate. disturbing news. >> this is according to the cents us bureau. there is some debate as to how -- whether it is actually underscored or overestimated in terms of the poverty. people below the poverty line. but you...
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mattel owns fisher price. it said in a statement our actions reflect our continuing commitment to the safety of our products. consumer officials applaud the recall but say toymakers need to solve problems before products reach store shelves. >> we are vigilant in looking at all products for children to make sure that hazards are removed and that children will not be injured. >> reporter: parents can call fisher price for free repairs to the recalled products. until then, they should take them away from their kids. in new york, alexis christoforous, wjz "eyewitness news." >> for more information on the recalled products, go to wjz.com and click on consumer news. >>> still ahead at 4:00, emmanuel's exit. the speculation surrounding the white house chief of staff's plan for a political run. >>> hollywood is mourning the loss of a '50s film icon. >>> deadly accident. the tour boat captain behind the wheel of a vessel makes a surprising legal move. >>> and our mixed weather mess continues. we'll update the tornado
mattel owns fisher price. it said in a statement our actions reflect our continuing commitment to the safety of our products. consumer officials applaud the recall but say toymakers need to solve problems before products reach store shelves. >> we are vigilant in looking at all products for children to make sure that hazards are removed and that children will not be injured. >> reporter: parents can call fisher price for free repairs to the recalled products. until then, they should...
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mattel's hot wheels remote- controlled stealth ride, that's for 29.99. v-tech's v reader for 59.99. and leapfrog's leapster explorer, that's going for 69.99. >>> all right. 5:27 now. in the next half hour, the west nile virus discovered in parts of the bay area. also ahead, why more than a million dollars in relief money still hasn't gotten to haiti after that massive earthquake in january. >>> and it is another morning that death row inmates here at san quentin have the opportunity to be alive. we'll tell you the latest in the legal wrangling coming up. only at verizon when you buy the hot new samsung fascinate with its super amoled screen. get a free samsung intensity, a free blackberry bold or any other phone in our lineup. don't miss out. offer ends september 30th. buy a samsung fascinate and any other phone is free. only at verizon. it's been a dream of mine to restore it. and it's my dream for him to finish it. frank has something great to save up for. this is my dad. isn't that cool? and a very understanding girlfriend. i showed him a wells fargo savings account with my savin
mattel's hot wheels remote- controlled stealth ride, that's for 29.99. v-tech's v reader for 59.99. and leapfrog's leapster explorer, that's going for 69.99. >>> all right. 5:27 now. in the next half hour, the west nile virus discovered in parts of the bay area. also ahead, why more than a million dollars in relief money still hasn't gotten to haiti after that massive earthquake in january. >>> and it is another morning that death row inmates here at san quentin have the...
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. >> it's a dog twitter device and mattel's first product for animals and comes with a suggested retail price of $29.99. >> lesli is having a hard time keeping a straight face. >>> from dog treats to waste. animal waste is lighting a lat earn at a dog part in cambridge, mass. after the pet does its business, the owners are urged to use biodegradable bags and turn it into a tank which turn it's into fuel for a lamp. a similar idea was in san francisco a few years ago. you can't make this stuff up. >> metz rania, how do you -- patranya, how do you beat that? >> how about some poopy traffic. past duke to edsel, a little poopy and a little bit slow and south to 95 all lanes open down to triangle. now switch over to d.c. where it is dark. we don't see anything out there so we'll stay in 395, but in d.c. and 9th, constitution, a accident to watch out for new this hour. back to you. >>> the d.c. area is home to a record breaking jeopardy champion. we'll hear from him coming up. >>> plus -- >> i'm dave owens at redskins park. after a disappointing loss, the redskins prepare for the rams. why th
. >> it's a dog twitter device and mattel's first product for animals and comes with a suggested retail price of $29.99. >> lesli is having a hard time keeping a straight face. >>> from dog treats to waste. animal waste is lighting a lat earn at a dog part in cambridge, mass. after the pet does its business, the owners are urged to use biodegradable bags and turn it into a tank which turn it's into fuel for a lamp. a similar idea was in san francisco a few years ago. you...
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the cars can come off, posing choking hazard.kp] parents can check the fisher-price section of the mattel website. we'll have much mo on this at 6:00 tonight including more information about some fisher-price high chairs that are also being recalled today. >>> in sports, oh, there was a very ugly redskins/eagles game in the past. and it is one that we will never forget. why don't you show us th >> we're going to do even better than that. we're going to show you some video. >> and you guys like this because you remember all of these players. these are the glory years. this is the heyday. this these are the go times. the redskins have had a slew of memorable matchups with the eagles of philadelphia. who can forget the infams body bag game. nine players cart afd the field in 1980. the two teams would meet in philadelphia again. this time the redskins would exact their revenge when it mattered most. here's the latest edition of "redskins rewind." ♪ >>> january 5th, 1991, when replay saved the day. in an nfc wildcard game at veterans stadium, philadelphia eagles quarterback randall cunning
the cars can come off, posing choking hazard.kp] parents can check the fisher-price section of the mattel website. we'll have much mo on this at 6:00 tonight including more information about some fisher-price high chairs that are also being recalled today. >>> in sports, oh, there was a very ugly redskins/eagles game in the past. and it is one that we will never forget. why don't you show us th >> we're going to do even better than that. we're going to show you some video....
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mattel's fisher price division recalling more than 10 million high chairs and tricycles and other toys, because they could pose a danger to your children. according to the u.s. consumer products safety commission report, they are linked to two dozen injuries and the agencies is warning parents now to get the products away from their children, now. david lee miller is live in our newsroom in new york and i'm sure parents wonder, what are the specifics. >> reporter: indeed, the details they need to know, we are talking about four distinct product lines, comprised of about 46 different models. specifically, now, two of these product lines are the ones that cause some of the injuries. let's look: fisher price trikes and tough trikes tricycles, and 7 million have been sold and some feature dora the explorer and barbie and ten kids were hurt and 6 needing medical attention and the problem, protruding plastic ignition keys the kids sat on or fell on that caused injury and 14 kids were also hurt by a high chair and the healthy care easy clean and close to me-high chair, 7 kids needed stitches
mattel's fisher price division recalling more than 10 million high chairs and tricycles and other toys, because they could pose a danger to your children. according to the u.s. consumer products safety commission report, they are linked to two dozen injuries and the agencies is warning parents now to get the products away from their children, now. david lee miller is live in our newsroom in new york and i'm sure parents wonder, what are the specifics. >> reporter: indeed, the details they...
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what you're supposed to do if you have this in your home right now, you're supposed to contact mattel and do not use this tricyc tricycle. do not use it and send you a replacement key. also, a bunch of infant toys with inflatable balls. a choking hazard. crawl and cruise playground. several different products. 2.8 million recalled. there's an flatible ball with a valve on it, kiran. it can come loose and it has -- children began to choose on the valve coming loose. >> this is a concern because it's for an infant play yard where kids -- supposed to be okay for the kids to put it in the mouth. >> exactly what a child is putting in the mouth and a piece to come loose. another thing here, some highchairs also from fisher price. healthy care, easy clean and close to me highchairs. there's a laceration hassard on the back of the legs, a clip to hold the tray not using it. this tray clip cut 14 children. some of them requiring stitches to close the gash from the back of this highchair. again, immediately stop using it according to the government and fisher-price. also, fisher-price recalling
what you're supposed to do if you have this in your home right now, you're supposed to contact mattel and do not use this tricyc tricycle. do not use it and send you a replacement key. also, a bunch of infant toys with inflatable balls. a choking hazard. crawl and cruise playground. several different products. 2.8 million recalled. there's an flatible ball with a valve on it, kiran. it can come loose and it has -- children began to choose on the valve coming loose. >> this is a concern...